How to treat hand joint swelling and pain
Nov 14, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Jian
Introduction
In general, hand joint swelling and pain may be related to factors such as overuse of the hands, exposure to cold, tenosynovitis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. It is recommended that patients rest appropriately, avoid cold exposure to the hands, and take medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, aspirin tablets, or methylprednisolone tablets as directed by a physician. During treatment, patients should rest regularly and avoid excessive fatigue.
Normally, hand joint swelling and pain may be related to excessive hand use, cold exposure, tenosynovitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other causes. Patients may take medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, aspirin tablets, methylprednisolone tablets, etc., as directed by a physician. Patients are advised to rest appropriately and avoid cold exposure to the hands. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Excessive hand use: Prolonged hand work or activity may cause overuse of the hands, leading to swelling and pain, usually accompanied by symptoms such as hand muscle fatigue and joint stiffness. It is recommended to rest appropriately and reduce hand activity.
2. Cold exposure: Cold exposure to the hands may cause poor blood circulation, which can lead to swelling and pain, accompanied by symptoms such as coldness and numbness in the hands. It is recommended to keep warm, avoid cold exposure to the hands, and wear gloves or use warming measures such as hot water bags.
3. Tenosynovitis: Repeated movement of finger joints within the tendon sheath can cause tenosynovitis, which may stimulate surrounding nerves, leading to hand joint swelling and pain, as well as symptoms such as snapping of the finger joints and limited movement. Patients should use medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, meloxicam tablets, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, etc., under the guidance of a physician to relieve symptoms.
4. Osteoarthritis: Finger joint trauma history, joint cartilage degeneration, and other reasons may lead to osteoarthritis, which can cause hand joint swelling and pain, possibly accompanied by symptoms such as finger joint pain and stiffness. Patients should timely follow medical advice to use medications such as acetaminophen tablets, aspirin tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, etc., for treatment.
5. Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis may affect small joints such as the hands and feet, presenting as symmetrical, multiple joint swelling and pain, accompanied by symptoms such as morning stiffness and finger joint deformities. Patients should use medications such as celecoxib capsules, methylprednisolone tablets, methotrexate tablets, etc., under medical guidance to aid recovery.
During treatment, patients should rest on schedule and avoid excessive fatigue. At the same time, maintaining a pleasant mood and avoiding excessive emotional excitement is also recommended.
